Kadhav - Dharni, Amravati

Kadhav is a village situated in the Dharni tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dharni and around 140 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Duni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadhav village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadhav is 531513. The village covers a total geographical area of 292 hectares and falls under the 444702 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 85 km away.

Kadhav village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kadhav

According to the 2011 Census, Kadhav village had a total population of 787 people, including 384 males and 403 females, living in 160 households. The sex ratio was 1,049 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.96%, with male literacy at 82.87% and female literacy at 65.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 596.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population787384403
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1115754
Scheduled Castes (SC)110
Scheduled Tribes (ST)596288308
Literate Population500271229
Illiterate Population287113174

Nearby Villages of Kadhav

Kadhav is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
UtawaliSouth-West1.70 km
PoharaNorth-East1.72 km
HardoliNorth-West2.54 km
BodSouth-East3.26 km
ZapalSouth3.78 km
UkupatiNorth-West3.92 km
DidamdaSouth-East4.04 km
NirgudiNorth4.32 km
ChakardaNorth-East4.53 km
JutpaniSouth-West4.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadhav

Public transport in the Kadhav is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dabka, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Kadhav is about 85 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Kadhav is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadhav

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kadhav village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kadhav

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kadhav village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kadhav

Where is Kadhav located?

Kadhav village is located in Dharni Tehsil, Amravati district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kadhav?

The Gram Panchayat of Kadhav is Duni.

What is the pincode of Kadhav?

The pincode of Kadhav is 444702.

What is the population of Kadhav?

Kadhav had a total population of 787, including 384 males and 403 females.

How many households are there in Kadhav?

Kadhav had 160 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kadhav?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadhav was 73.96%. Male literacy was 82.87% and female literacy was 65.62%.